Almost all of our favorite dishes have garlic. The first step in cooking Filipino dishes is often frying.
That is why almost all Filipino families do not lose garlic at home. But did you know that besides being a delicious food mix, it also has many medicinal properties?
Benefits of eating garlic
It strengthens the immune system
Garlic is rich in vitamins B6 and C. They are good for boosting your immune system. Garlic vitamin C also helps to speed up the healing of your wounds, as well as keep your bones and teeth healthy.
According to one study, people who regularly eat garlic appear to be less prone to colds or common cold. Although further research is needed to prove that there is enough evidence to prove it, many experts still believe that garlic is effective against colds.
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It is effective against high blood pressure
After careful study, experts have found that garlic can do much to improve your blood lipid profile. It also helps to strengthen a person's so-called blood antioxidant potential.
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In other words, garlic lowers high cholesterol levels in the body as well as blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Much further study is needed, but experts see good potential when it comes to using garlic to fight high blood pressure.
It helps prevent Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Experts say that so-called oxidative damage from free radicals is one of the main causes of rapid aging.
Another of the benefits of garlic is its richness in antioxidants. According to one study, taking garlic supplements daily helps increase your body's antioxidant enzymes. It also reduces the so-called oxidative stress for people with high blood pressure.
When you combine these two benefits, it can be effective against brain diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
It is effective for detoxifying
Garlic is one of the super foods that effectively detoxifies the body. It is rich in allicin which helps increase white blood cells in the body — it helps you fight toxins in your body.
According to experts, it is better if you eat it raw. To make it easier to eat, you can chop or chop it and mix it with vegetables. If you do not like the taste of garlic, you can take garlic supplements.
It makes hair and skin beautiful
Because garlic is rich in antioxidants and antibacterial properties, experts say, it is effective against acne-causing bacteria.
Garlic is also high in manganese and selenium which can help make your hair tube look better. It will also help to make your scalp healthier.
It is very easy to mix garlic in our daily diet. It is also not difficult to find because our country is rich in garlic.
Just remember that if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is best to consult your doctor first to make sure the foods you eat are safe for you.
Although garlic has many benefits, you should also eat it slowly, especially if it is new to your diet. It can cause bloating and diarrhea when overdosed.
It is also advisable to consult a doctor first before taking any garlic supplements. In some cases, it can cause headaches, fatigue, loss of appetite, dizziness, and allergic reactions — especially if you have asthma or skin rashes.
If you are taking blood thinners or your blood thinners, your blood may be thinner if you take garlic supplements. It is a good idea to consult a doctor first if you are unsure.
There are so many benefits to garlic. Apart from that, Filipino dishes are also incomplete if they are not fried in garlic. In fact, we even make garlic chips — delicious, yet nutritious!
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